2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone from China
2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone is a polyhydroxy aromatic ketone used in pharmaceutical intermediates and UV absorbers. Under HTS 2942.00.35.00, it qualifies as an other aromatic organic compound with multiple oxygen functions on benzene ring. Classified after simpler ketones due to hydroxy modifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide substitution pattern verification via HPLC purity certificate
• Avoid pharma bulk active claims that trigger Chapter 30 reclassification